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PROGRAMMING 2B
PROG6212
MODULE OUTLINE 2023
(First Edition: 2018)
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 3
Using this Module Outline .......................................................................................................... 4
This Module on Learn ................................................................................................................. 5
Icons Used in this Document and on Learn ................................................................................ 6
Module Resources ...................................................................................................................... 7
Module Purpose ......................................................................................................................... 9
Module Outcomes ...................................................................................................................... 9
Assessments ............................................................................................................................. 10
Module Pacer ........................................................................................................................... 12
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Introduction
The skills and knowledge gained in Programming 2A will be developed further through the
addition of advanced OOP, GUI and database concepts. These skills aim to provide you with the
ability to develop complete software solutions for given business requirements.
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The key purpose of the module is to provide advanced C# programming language.
The module structure follows the layout of the textbook to ensure that you absorb all the
advanced topics of the language.
The module should be approached by re-enforcing the basics you learnt in Programming
2A. You are now familiar with Visual Studio IDE as a development environment, so it is
important that you practice and become more familiar with the advanced topics of C#. For
every new topic covered, it is recommended that you should spend at least an additional
five hours (in class and in your own time) doing examples and exercises.
Success can be ensured by having many and varied exercises to practice the new
knowledge.
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Using this Module Outline
This module outline has been developed to support your learning. Please note that the
content of this module is on Learn as well as in the prescribed material. You will not succeed
in this module if you focus on this document alone.
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This document does not reflect all the content on Learn, the links to different resources,
nor the specific instructions for the group and individual activities.
Your lecturer will decide when activities are available/open for submission and when these
submissions or contributions are due. Ensure that you take note of announcements made
during lectures and/or posted within Learn in this regard.
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This Module on Learn
Learn is an online space, designed to support and maximise your learning in an active manner.
Its main purpose is to guide and pace you through the module. In addition to the information
provided in this document, you will find the following when you access Learn:
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A Module Pacer;
An assessment brief;
A list of prescribed material;
A variety of additional online resources (articles, videos, audio, interactive graphics, etc.)
in each learning unit that will further help to explain theoretical concepts;
Critical questions to guide you through the module’s objectives;
Collaborative and individual activities (all of which are gradable) with time-on-task
estimates to assist you in managing your time around these;
Revision questions, or references to revision questions, after each learning unit.
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Kindly note:
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Unless you are completing this as a distance module, Learn does not replace your
contact time with your lecturers and/or tutors.
PROG6212 is a Learn module, and as such, you are required to engage extensively with
the content on the Learn platform. Effective use of this tool will provide you with
opportunities to discuss, debate, and consolidate your understanding of the content
presented in this module.
You are expected to work through the learning units on Learn in your own time –
especially before class. Any contact sessions will therefore be used to raise and
address any questions or interesting points with your lecturer, and not to cover every
aspect of this module.
Your lecturer will communicate submission dates for specific activities in class and/or
on Learn.
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Icons Used in this Document and on Learn
The following icons are used in all your modules on Learn:
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Description
A list of what you should be able to do after working through the learning unit.
Specific references to sections in the prescribed work.
Questions to help you recognise or think about theoretical concepts to be
covered.
Sections where you get to grapple with the content/theory. This is mainly
presented in the form of questions which focus your attention and are aimed at
helping you to understand the content better. You will be presented with online
resources to work through (in addition to the textbook or manual references) and
find some of the answers to the questions posed.
Opportunities to make connections between different chunks of theory in the
module or to real life.
Real life or world of work information or examples of application of theory, using
online resources for self-exploration.
REMEMBER:
You need to log onto Learn to:
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Access online resources such as articles, interactive graphics, explanations, video clips, etc. which
will assist you in mastering the content; and
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View instructions and submit or post your contributions to individual or group activities which are
managed and tracked on Learn.
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Module Resources
Prescribed Material Troelsen, A. and Japikse, P. 2021. Pro C# 9 with .NET 5: Foundational
(PM) for this
Principles and Practices in Programming. 10th ed. Apress.
Module
ISBN: 978-1-4842-6938-1(Paperback) or
ISBN: 978-1-4842-6939-8(eBook)
Available on Ebscohost at:
https://ezproxy.iielearn.ac.za/login?url=https://
search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&
db=nlebk&AN=2917701&site=ehost-live&scope=site [Accessed 17
November 2022].
Recommended
Please note that a number of additional resources and links to
Readings, Digital
resources are provided throughout this module on the Learn platform.
and Web
You are encouraged to engage with these as they will assist you in
Resources
mastering the various objectives of this module. They may also be
useful resources for completing any assignments. You will not,
however, be assessed under examination conditions on any additional
or recommended reading material.
The following titles include information related to this module and
may be consulted as additional resources. Please note, however, that
you will not be tested on any content from these titles.
Troelsen, A and Japikse, P. 2017. Pro C# 7: With .NET and .NET Core. 8th
ed. Apress.
ISBN: 978-1-4842-3017-6 (Paperback) or
ISBN: 978-1-4842-3018-3 (eBook)
Farrell, J. 2017. Visual C# 2017: An Introduction to Object-Oriented
Programming. 7th ed. Cengage Publishing.
Whitaker, R.B. 2016. The C# Player’s Guide.
The Internet is a valuable resource for all programming students as it
provides up-to-date developments on the language and tools as the
language and Microsoft.NET IDE get updated. Bookmark the Microsoft
website to keep abreast of new developments in the language and the
other websites for comprehensive tutorials and exercises which can
provide additional explanations.
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Software required
Software Licence
requirements
System
Requirements
Module Overview
Assessments
Microsoft, 2020. C# programming guide. [Online] Available at:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/programmingguide/ [Accessed 17 November 2022].
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019
7 GB – .iso is provided for the students on the FTP Server for
downloading
Run on Host Computer - Standalone Machine
You will find an overview of this module on Learn under the Module
Information link in the Course Menu.
Find more information on this module’s assessments in this document
and on the Student Portal.
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Module Purpose
The purpose of this module is to build on the skills and knowledge gained in Programming 2A
and further develop applications through the addition of advanced OOP, GUI and database
concepts. These skills aim to provide you with the ability to develop complete software
solutions for given business requirements.
Module Outcomes
MO1
MO2
MO3
Write advanced OOP software applications to meet given business requirements.
Create GUI systems in an OOP language to meet given business requirements.
Create GUI systems that integrate Relational Databases Management Systems,
file handling, and OOP in one software application to meet given business
requirements.
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Assessments
Integrated Curriculum Engagement (ICE)
Minimum number of ICE activities to complete
Weighting towards the final module mark
Formative 1
Weighting
Duration
Total marks
Open/Closed book
Resources required
Learning Units
Learning Units covered
Formative 2
Weighting
Duration
Total marks
Open/Closed book
Resources required
Learning Units
Learning Units covered
Summative
Weighting
Duration
Total marks
Open/Closed book
Resources required
Learning Units covered
4
10%
Part 1
25%
15 hours
100
Open book
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Prescribed textbook;
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Microsoft Visual Studio (C#);
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Access to the Internet.
Period 3
LU1 to 2
Part 2
30%
15 hours
100
Open book
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Prescribed textbook;
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Microsoft Visual Studio (C#);
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Access to the Internet.
Period 6
LU 1 to 4 (Theme 1)
POE
35%
15 hours
100
Open book
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All
Prescribed textbook;
Microsoft Visual Studio (C#);
Access to the Internet.
The final completed POE must be submitted after LU5.
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Assessment Preparation Guidelines
Format of the Assessment
POE
The POE will assess all
learning units in this module
and will be application-type
questions. The POE is
composed of Part 1 and
Part 2. Part 1 (weight =
25%) assesses LU 1 to LU2,
while Part 2 (weight = 30%)
assesses LU 1 to LU4
(theme 1).
Preparation Hints
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By completing task 1 and 2 in the POE you will develop
some series of application in C# that will be applied to
everyday real-world situation.
Ensure that you work through all the activities,
exercises and revision questions on Learn and in your
textbook.
Make sure that you are comfortable in responding to all
the objectives for all learning units.
Brainstorm possible questions based on the learning
outcomes and objectives provided.
Ensure that you have covered all items listed in the
marking rubric of the POE.
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Module Pacer
Code
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Learning Unit 1
Programme
BCAD2
DISD2
BCA2
BCIS2
DIS2
Advanced C# Programming
Contact Sessions
77
Credits
15
Overview:
In this this learning unit, you will be deepening your understanding of the C# language by
going through a few more advanced concepts in C#. You will broaden your knowledge of the
.NET type system through investigating indexers, operator overloading, extension methods
and pointers. Also, you will take a first look at Language Integrated Query (LINQ), and learn
various advanced features of C#. You will also learn about the life cycle of a C# object and
multi-threaded programming.
Please work through Themes 1 to 5 on Learn, together with the relevant sections of your
prescribed source/s. To ensure that you are working towards mastering the objectives for
this learning unit, please also ensure that you complete the activities on Learn.
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Learning Unit 1: Theme Breakdown
Sessions:
Theme 1: Object Lifetime
1-14
Related
LO1: Explain the garbage collection mechanisms
Outcomes:
in .NET 4.0 and later;
MO001
LO2: Develop C# programs using finalizable
objects;
LO3: Develop C# programs using disposable
objects;
LO4: Use lazy object initialisation to solve
programming problems.
Theme 2: Advanced C# Features
LO5: Develop C# programs that make use of
indexers;
LO6: Develop C# programs that make use of
operator overloading;
LO7: Develop C# programs that make use of
custom types;
LO8: Develop C# programs that make use of
extension methods;
LO9: Develop C# programs that make use of
anonymous types;
LO10: Develop C# programs that make use of
pointer types.
Theme 3: Language Integrated Queries
LO11: Use Language Integrated Queries to
perform data operations in the C#
environment;
LO12: Use anonymous types with Language
Integrated Queries in C# to represent the
state and functionality of a given model
item.
Theme 4: Processes, AppDomains and Object
Contexts
LO13: Discuss the purpose of Windows
Processes in C#;
LO14: Use the C# AppDomains to monitor
activities;
LO15: Explain the use of the C# ObjectContext
class.
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Prescribed Material (PM)
PM: Chapter 9 of the
Prescribed Textbook.
PM: Chapter 11 of the
Prescribed Textbook.
PM: Chapter 13 of the
Prescribed Textbook.
PM: Chapter 14 of the
prescribed textbook.
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Theme 5: Multithreaded-, Parallel- and
PM: Chapter 15 of the
Asynchronous Programming
prescribed textbook.
LO16: Develop applications using Multithreading
in C#;
LO17: Execute parallel programming and Async
Programming in C#;
LO18: Differentiate between Multithreaded-,
Parallel- and Asynchronous Programming.
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Learning Unit 2
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Programming with the .NET Assemblies
Overview:
.NET Assemblies are the building blocks of the .NET Framework. They form the basic unit of
deployment, reuse, version control, activation scoping, and security permissions. The .NET
assemblies provide the information the common language runtime (CLR) needs to be
cognisant of type implementations. It is also a collection of types and resources that are built
to work together and form a logical unit of functionality. To the runtime, a type does not
exist outside the context of an assembly.
Please work through Themes 1 to 4 on Learn, together with the relevant sections of your
prescribed source/s. To ensure that you are working towards mastering the objectives for
this learning unit, please also ensure that you complete the activities on Learn.
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Learning Unit 2: Theme Breakdown
Sessions:
Theme 1: Building and Configuring Class
15 - 32
Libraries
Related
LO1: Use Class Libraries in C# to share
Outcomes:
code among applications;
MO001
LO2: Explain under what circumstances
Class Libraries can be used in C#;
LO3: Discuss the benefits of using Class
Libraries in C#.
Theme 2: Type Reflection, Late Binding and
Attribute-Based Programming
LO4: Use type reflection in C# to
programmatically obtain metadata
information;
LO5: Develop C# programs to perform
late binding using reflection.
Theme 3: Dynamic Types and the Dynamic
Language Runtime
LO6: Use dynamic types in C# to simplify
complex coding;
LO7: Explain what Dynamic Language
Runtime is and how to use it in C#.
Theme 4: The Role of Dynamic Assemblies
LO8: Discuss the role of Common
Intermediate Language in C#;
LO9: Implement dynamic assemblies in
C#;
LO10: Explain the role of Dynamic
Assemblies in C# applications.
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Prescribed Material (PM)
PM: Chapter 16 of the
Prescribed Textbook
PM: Chapter 17 of the
Prescribed Textbook.
PM: Chapter 18 of the
prescribed textbook.
PM: Chapter 19 of the
prescribed textbook.
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Files and Data
Overview:
By now, you should have a solid understanding of the C# language and the details of the
.NET platform. In this learning unit, we will explore various types of commonly used services
found within the base class libraries, including file I/O and database access using ADO.NET.
This learning unit also covers data access using Entity Framework Core.
Please work through Themes 1 to 4 on Learn, together with the relevant sections of your
prescribed source/s. To ensure that you are working towards mastering the objectives for
this learning unit, please also ensure that you complete the activities on Learn.
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Learning Unit 3: Theme Breakdown
Sessions:
Theme 1: C# File I/O and Object Serialization
33 - 39
Related
LO1: Create desktop applications to store
Outcomes:
data;
MO001
LO2: Manipulate files and directories using
MO003
core I/O types;
LO3: Manipulate text data.
Theme 2: Data Access with ADO.NET
LO4: Develop data-centric applications
using ADO.Net;
LO5: Interact with relational databases
using the core types and namespaces
of ADO.net data providers.
Theme 3: Entity Framework Core
LO6: Explain the purpose of an objectrelational mapper;
LO7: Identify the building blocks of Entity
Framework.
Theme 4: Data Access with Entity Framework
Core
LO8: Model a database in memory;
LO9: Develop data-centric applications
using Entity Framework Core;
LO10: Differentiate between code first and
database first implementations;
LO11: Create records using Entity
Framework Core;
LO12: Update records using Entity
Framework Core;
LO13: Delete records using Entity Framework
Core.
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Prescribed Material (PM)
PM: Chapter 20 of the
prescribed textbook
PM: Chapter 21 of the
prescribed textbook
PM: Chapter 22 of the
prescribed textbook.
PM: Chapter 23 of the
prescribed textbook.
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Windows Presentation Foundation
Overview:
Windows Forms was the initial and earlier desktop GUI API that the .NET Platform
supported. Although this API is still fully supported within the framework, an astounding API
called Windows Presentation Foundation (WFP) has been introduced to programmers by the
.NET 3.0, and this has quickly become the heir apparent to the Windows Forms desktop
programming model. WPF allows you to build desktop applications that incorporate vector
graphics, interactive animations, and data-binding operations using a declarative markup
grammar called XAML. Additionally, the WPF control architecture provides an effortless way
to restyle the look and feel of a typical control radically using little more than some wellformed XAML.
Please work through Themes 1 and 2 on Learn, together with the relevant sections of your
prescribed source/s. To ensure that you are working towards mastering the objectives for
this learning unit, please complete the activities on Learn.
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Learning Unit 4: Theme Breakdown
Sessions:
Theme 1: Model-View-ViewModel
40 - 49
Related
LO1: Use the Model View ViewModel pattern in
Outcomes:
the Windows Presentation Foundation;
MO002
LO2: Discuss the three important items used in
implementing the Model View View Model
pattern in the Windows Presentation
Foundation.
Theme 2: Notifications, Validations and
Commands
LO3: Use the binding notification system in the
Windows Presentation Foundation;
LO4: Explain how to perform Windows
Presentation Foundation Validation;
LO5: Create custom commands in a Windows
Presentation Foundation app.
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Prescribed Material (PM)
PM: Chapter 28 of the
prescribed textbook.
PM: Chapter 28 of the
prescribed textbook.
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Learning Unit 5
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ASP.NET Core Web Development
Overview:
A significant percentage of applications developed today are web-based. In this final Learning
Unit, we will learn to construct Internet-based applications using ASP.NET Core. First, we will
explore the model-view-controller pattern. Then, we will create RESTful webservices and web
based user interfaces using ASP.NET Core.
Please work through Themes 1 to 3 on Learn, together with the relevant sections of your
prescribed source/s. To ensure that you are working towards mastering the objectives for
this learning unit, please complete the activities on Learn.
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Learning Unit 5: Theme Breakdown
Sessions:
Theme 1: Introducing ASP.NET Core
50 - 72
Related
LO1: Explain the Model View Controller
Outcomes:
(MVC) pattern.
MO002
LO2: Identify the features of ASP.NET Core.
MO003
LO3: Create an ASP.NET Core application.
Theme 2: RESTful Services with ASP.NET
Core
LO4: Develop RESTful web services using
ASP.NET Core.
Theme 3: MVC Applications with ASP.NET
Core
LO5: Develop a web application using
ASP.NET Core.
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Prescribed Material (PM)
PM: Chapter 29 of the
prescribed textbook.
PM: Chapter 30 of the
prescribed textbook
PM: Chapters 31 of the
prescribed textbook.
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